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What are some of the jobs of the future?

By Tim Rowland

Adirondacks are positioned as a hub for clean energy and sustainable agriculture careers

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Mapping the risk: Which areas are vulnerable to landslides?

By Chloe Bennett

New map from USGS expands on previous attempts to document landslide risks across the country

Inlet’s former school is supporting a sustainable future

By Chloe Bennett

Leaders work to transform space into community hub, with co-working space, gardens, electric vehicle chargers and more

View from Rattlesnake Knob in the Four Peaks Tract in Jay looking toward the Sentinel Range. Part of the Adirondack Park

Adirondack Park’s comprehensive plan revamp: A shift toward inclusivity, sustainability

By Gwendolyn Craig

The Adirondack Park Agency got some of its first feedback on proposed changes to its State Land Master Plan on Thursday.

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Trudeau Institute eyes renewable energy and green building renovations 

By Chloe Bennett

The facility is working on a strategic plan to help keep up with other research institutions

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New York climate law faces criticism over costs, power reliability amid recent outages

By Chloe Bennett

Sen. Dan Stec joins call for reassessment of NY’s Climate Leadership & Community Protection Act

Dr. Claire Parkinson describes some of her research on our planet's changing ice to the Earth to Sky Academy class of 2019 using Goddard Scientific Visualization Studio imagery projected on the NASA hyperwall.

Adirondack organizations selected for NASA climate training

By Adirondack Explorer

Local leaders chosen to attend Earth to Sky Academy climate course this November

Report: Potential delay in state’s renewable energy target

By Chloe Bennett

What New York’s latest renewable update means for the Adirondacks

UPDATE: Beryl’s impact: Adirondack Park towns reopen roads, millions of dollars in damage

By James Odato

One year after torrential rain flooded parts of the Adirondacks, the region is expected to receive another heavy downpour.

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Firefly show: Will Adirondack nights lose their glow?

By Chloe Bennett

As climate impacts worsen, researchers warn that North American fireflies could face uncertain times

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